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139,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres starting to have small splits suggest replacement
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres starting to have small splits suggest replacement
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear brake disks worn/lipped/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded x4 slightly worn/corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front & Rear suspension components corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription missing cracked an top piece of D missing. (0.1 (b))
Service due msg illuminated
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear brake disks worn/lipped/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded x4 slightly worn/corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front & Rear suspension components corroded
Coil spring corroded slight corrosion to all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot is leaking grease slightly
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight trace of oil around spring seat (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tear around full circumference of tyre cords visible in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear around full circumference of tyre cords visible in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded slight corrosion to all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot is leaking grease slightly
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight trace of oil around spring seat (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
EML light on dash
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
crack at base of windscreen not in drivers view off the road or swept area
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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GM04 DYA is a 2004 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2004 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 95,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM04 DYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GM04 DYA is a 2004 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2004.
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